COUGH GETTING YOU DOWN?

“It’s true that cases of Whooping cough are increasing. People of all ages can contract it, but it’s most serious for young children and babies.”

Says Manuka Doctor Expert Dr Hilary Jones MBE:

“The first signs are similar to a cold, with a runny nose and sore throat. After about a week, the infection can develop into coughing bouts that last a few minutes and are typically worse at night. Because it’s a bacterial infection, it can spread through coughs and sneezes.

“The absolute best way to prevent Whooping cough is to get vaccinated in childhood.

‘However if you’re an adult suffering with a dry and sore throat caused by coughing, you can try honey as a safe and natural soother.

“Manuka honey is a premium type of honey which contains Anti-Bacterial properties due to containing high levels of Methylglyoxal which is well worth trying if for coughs.”

A medical trial was undertaken in Italy in 56 children at a Biological Research lab in Milan. The authors of the study state that the use of Propolis supplement for 72 hours lessened the severity of viral sore throat in Children. A further study published in the journal Applied Microbiology International evaluated Propolis’ antimicrobial activity against 46 Streptococcus pyogenes strains. The results supported the use of propolis natural remedy against Streptococcus.